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Mid North Coast · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1916

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War Notes from all Quarters First Military Band

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 4 November 1916 · page 3

Military bands first came into existence about 1685—in the reign of Charles II. That monarch had a partiality for music. Anyhow, it was he…

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The Man Who Guards Your Freedom. the British Sailor on His Ship. Life Enthroned in the Midst of Death. the Queen Mary "Band of Brothers"

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 November 1916 · page 2

Here is a charming picture of the British sailor in war and of a warship that is no more it is from a sketch by Mr. Filson Young, which appeared in the "Times" soon…

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The Choral Society. Concert in Belmore Hall

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 November 1916 · page 4

The Choral Society's Concert in the Belmore Hall on Wednesday evening was a decided success, the object being…

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Anzac Band

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 8 November 1916 · page 4

We are informed by the honorary secretaries, Messrs. A. J. Druitt and S. W. Kirke, that at a preliminary meeting held Monday evening in the…

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Local and General Grand Concert

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 8 November 1916 · page 2

Gloucester is promised a musical treat on, Monday night next when Miss Bradshaw will give a grand concert in the School of Arts in…

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Anzac Band

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 10 November 1916 · page 5

An announcement appearing in our business columns conveys the pleasing intelligence of a visit of the Anzac Band to the Nambucca on…

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Meeting Re Anzac Memorial Band

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 November 1916 · page 9

A public meeting, convened by the Mayor, was held in the School of Arts on Monday night last to deal with matters in connection with the forthcoming…

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Euchre Party and Dance

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 2

An enjoyable euchre party and Dance was held in the School of Arts, Gloucester, on Thursday night last in aid of the funds of…

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High Class Concert. Visit of Miss Mary Neal. Popular Mezzo Soprano

The Northern Champion · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 4

The citizens and country people are promised a rich vocal and musical treat on Wednesday next, November 15, when Miss Mary Neal, the popular…

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Concert at Stratford

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 11 November 1916 · page 2

A successful concert was held a Stratford on Wednesday night last to raise funds for the newly instituted Red Cross Society…

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High Class Concert. Miss Mary Neal

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 2

To-night (Wednesday) Miss Mary Neal, assisted by such well-known artists as Mr. Parker Reeve, one of the leading violinists of Newcastle; Mr…

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Concert at Jerseyville

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 4

Tuesday night of last week was the date of a highly successful Red Cross concert in Jerseyville Hall, proceeds totalling £14 £12s 4d…

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The Anzac Band

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 4

Owing to unforseen circumstances the Anzac Band did not give the entertainment previously arranged but the engagements will be fulfilled…

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The Anzac Memorial Band

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 4

The Anzac Memorial Band will arrive at Taree on November 29, and give a performance one night only. in the Belmore Hall, The Band…

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High Class Concert. Miss Mary Neal at the Belmore Hall. a Splendid Reception

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 4

Much interest was centred in the appearance of Miss Mary Neal and other artists at the Belmore Hall on Wed. night. Miss Neal had become popular…

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The Anzac Band

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 22 November 1916 · page 4

This Band, consisting of some twenty odd performers, has won many golden opinions by its performances further north along the…

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Anzac Memorial Band Concerts

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 November 1916 · page 8

Judging from reports from various centres where this band has performed, there is a treat is store for lovers of good music to-night and Saturday night…

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The Anzac Band. Visit to Nambucca

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 24 November 1916 · page 4

During the week, the Anzac Band--composed of returned wounded soldiers--paid their announced visit to the Nambucca and their reception…

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The Anzac Memorial Band

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 25 November 1916 · page 5

A public meeting, presided over by the Mayor (Ald. J. B. Richardson), was held at the School of Arts on Wednesday evening for the purpose of…

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Visit of Anzac Band

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 25 November 1916 · page 3

The advance representative of the Anzac Memorial Band, J. Edison Ikin, a returned soldier, was in town the other day making a…

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